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“It’s Not Like Riding a Bike Will Change Anything”

April 7, 2016 by Bernhard

I suspect a recurring theme on this blog will be: what’s the point? My inaugural post starts by facing this existential question. In a world where free-will seems dubious, or at least impotent in the face of powers beyond one’s control, and where one’s actions appear so insignificant and futile, what of ethics? I’ve routinely encountered detractors who, while seemingly not in the midst of existential crises, have expressed doubt, if not disdain, of the personal ethical decisions of others […]

Categories: Bicycles, Environment, Ethics, Philosophy • Tags: bikes, ethics, moral philosophy

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